by Amber Elliott / 05 Oct 2012
As Parliaments go, there seem to be more mutterings in corridors, more calls to arms and less inclination to be whipped into party line among today’s backbenchers than ever before. Amber Elliott finds out why
by Amber Elliott / 13 Aug 2012
The moments from last night's closing ceremony that any good politico has to love...
by Amber Elliott / 08 Aug 2012
The prime minister appeared on LBC radio this morning to defend his relationship with Nick Clegg and Boris Johnson. He also tackled school sports funding and his favourite Olympic moments
by Amber Elliott / 19 Jul 2012
Everyone's been talking about that David Cameron interview. Apart from his comments on Europe, one part will stand out for his backbenchers in particular
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by Amber Elliott / 18 Jul 2012
The debate over a third runway at Heathrow has arisen again. But MPs who oppose the expansion are softening to other options - including extending 'dual use' at the airport
by Amber Elliott / 16 Jul 2012
The largest trade union in the UK Border Agency has waded in on the criticism against Theresa May, with the PCS alleging there are inadequate contingencies and a lack of properly trained staff manning our borders
by Amber Elliott / 11 Jul 2012
Ed Miliband accused the "posh boys" on the frontbench of sending away Jesse Norman. But he probably doesn't mind. He's having tea with the Queen instead. And, for once, there was an MP in the chamber who was angrier than David Cameron
by Amber Elliott / 09 Jul 2012
MPs were out in force at high-profile sporting events over the weekend. Just as well Parliament's not having any crises this week... Oh, wait
by Amber Elliott / 04 Jul 2012
The Home Office is treading carefully on immigration queues over the Olympics, aware that they will be blamed for delays
by Amber Elliott / 02 Jul 2012
A major trade union late last week voted to potentially stand left-wing candidates against the Labour Party in future elections. Now PCS boss Mark Serwotka explains why his union took the "historic" step
by Amber Elliott / 01 Sep 2012
The PPS to Nick Herbert samples classic French cuisine with Amber Elliott
by Amber Elliott / 10 Aug 2012
Who is going for a gold in Olympic PR? Take a look at these photos and judge for yourself who deserves a medal - and who fails to qualify
by Amber Elliott / 07 Aug 2012
The deputy opposition leader has had a tough few years, following numerous broadsides levelled at her by a critical press. Yet, as she reaches 30 years in Parliament, is she any wiser on how to handle the media? Will Harriet Harman ever come in from the cold? Amber Elliott finds out in an exclusive interview
by Amber Elliott / 19 Jul 2012
Free school founder Toby Young has insisted that free schools must be allowed to make a profit
by Amber Elliott / 17 Jul 2012
Ed Miliband will announce a drive to recruit business people as Labour Party candidates today. Some will see it as an effort to repair links with the corporate community. Others won't like it at all
by Amber Elliott / 16 Jul 2012
Leaving unfinished business over the long summer recess can only make life more uncomfortable for Clegg and Cameron. That's why this morning's positive announcements on growth are a barely-concealed attempt to cry, 'business as usual'
by Amber Elliott / 11 Jul 2012
There were 52 Conservative MPs who took part in the rebellion over House of Lords reform and the EU referendum, while there were only six Labour MPs who defied the whips over both major votes. Are Conservative MPs more rebellious by nature, or is it just a product of being in government?
by Amber Elliott / 06 Jul 2012
The deputy prime minister's former director of strategy knows exactly what he's doing when he warned of "consequences" if plans for an elected House of Lords are killed off by a Tory revolt
by Amber Elliott / 03 Jul 2012
The general secretary of the PCS is not too pleased at the prospect of Tony Blair's return to frontline politics
by Amber Elliott / 02 Jul 2012
The permanent secretary at the Home Office has apparently written to chief constables to warn them to stay out of political debate over police commissioners
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